Overview Global Regulatory Manager - Food Additive/Fungicide
Location: Spain, Valencia
Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together. AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, from harvest to home. Our portfolio includes next-gen digital monitoring and analytics, plant-based coatings, integrated fungicide solutions, and SO2 generating sheets for smarter packaging to extend shelf life of fruits and vegetables.
When you work at AgroFresh, you work with leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to solve the most pressing challenges. We strive for a world with more time in the produce supply chain, where products reach consumers as the grower intended, where food loss is minimized, sustainability is maximized, and business is empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.
What The Role Delivers We are seeking a highly skilled Global Regulatory Manager specialized in fungicides/food additive registrations to join our team. You will manage global regulatory affairs related to the development, approval, and maintenance of our SO2 products. The Global Regulatory Manager will work with internal and external stakeholders, including R&D, Regional regulatory managers, suppliers, legal, and government authorities, to ensure regulatory requirements are met across international markets.
Responsibilities Develop Global Regulatory Strategy: Support the development of new SO2 products by building registration strategies for targeted markets with the support of regional regulatory managers and consultants.
Assess cost and timing for the development of the core data package.
Coordinate and monitor product/active ingredient studies with CROs.
Lead and manage the regulatory submission process, including preparing and reviewing regulatory dossiers, managing timelines, and ensuring approval in key global markets.
Participate in key agency meetings in support of regional regulatory managers.
Build annual budget for the regulatory SO2 projects.
Asset Management Work with operations on the sourcing of active ingredients.
Discuss regulatory activities with SO2 active ingredient suppliers.
Stay up to date on global regulatory changes impacting AgroFresh products and competitors.
Assess food trade possibilities and ways to improve them (MRLs, Its).
Regulatory Advocacy Act as a key point of contact with regulatory agencies (e.G., EPA, EFSA, etc.), industry groups, and other stakeholders to ensure positive relationships and promote favorable regulatory outcomes.
Global Database Ensure accurate record keeping on product and active ingredient studies in AgroFresh database.
Who To Work With Primary internal and external stakeholders
R&D - Biology, Project Management Office
R&D - Regional regulatory managers
Global Marketing
Operations
Contract Research Organizations
Consultants
How We Work AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders.
Accountability for Results
Mindset for Growth
Customer Centricity
One AgroFresh
Owns the Talent
What The Job Requires Advanced degree in a related technical area (Toxicology, Residue Chemistry, etc.)
5-7 years of prior regulatory experience in the agricultural sector. Master’s degree required. Ph.D. preferred.
Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with regulatory requirements for pesticide registrations in key agencies.
Representing the company with main agencies and industry associations
What To Have Done And Know How To Do These skills and experiences are highly desirable;
however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and potential.
Successful development of product data package in key territories (USA, Europe, Brazil, China)
Experience in monitoring studies with contract research laboratories
Strong interpersonal skills – good at influencing and networking
Strong communication and presentation skills
Strong commercial acumen and experience working with commercial organizations
High level of safety and ethical integrity
Proficiency in English language required
Why Work Here We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet
We have a rich history and are known for our quality products
We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals
We focus on Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver
We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry
We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages
Local Details This is a hybrid role (office/remote based)
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